First up, in tonight's episode — which focuses on Elka (White) fighting her deceased husband's alleged mob ties in court — The View's Sherri Shepherd will preside over the case. Next week, Melanie Griffith will play herself; she'll meet — and become instantly competitive with — Victoria (Wendie Malick) at a casting call. "It's very cordial — at least at the beginning," says Milliner of their face-off.

Frasier's Peri Gilpin arrives later this season, as does Saturday Night Live vet Jon Lovitz, who'll play against type. "It's a really fun part," Milliner reveals. "He's playing a comic love interest, and he's bringing his full arsenal to the set." Now that's the ticket!